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The Government of the National State of Tigray

Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education & Training

NGSTE SABA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ADWA

Basic Electrical/Electronic Equipment Servicing


Level- I

Learning guide #2
Unit of Competence: Perform Measurement and Calculation

Module Title: Perform Measurement and Calculation

LG Code: EEL BEE1 02 0511

TTLM Code: EEL BEE1 2M01 03 10


LO 1: Plan and Prepare Task
LO 2: Select Measuring Instrument
LO 3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation
LO 4: Maintain Measuring Instrument

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INSTRUCTION
SHEET # 1
LO 1 : Plan and prepare task

Welcome to the module “Perform Measurement and Calculation”.

This learner’s guide was prepared to help you achieve the required competence in “Basic

Electrical/Electronic Equipment Servicing Level I”. This will be the source of

information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular occupation with minimum

supervision or help from your trainer.


Summary of Learning Outcomes

After completing this learning guide, you should be able to:

LO1 Plan and prepare task

 Find and select the electrical quantity


 Identify the si unit of the electrical quantity
 Ranges of Electrical Units
 Relationships Between the Metric and the English Systems

How to Use this TTLM

o Read through the Learning Guide carefully. It is divided into sections that cover
all the skills and knowledge that you need.
o Read Information Sheets and complete the Self-Check at the end of each section
to check your progress
Read and make sure to Practice the activities in the Operation Sheets. Ask your trainer to show
you the correct way to do things or talk to more experienced person for guidance.

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LEARNING
GUIDE # 1
LO 1 : Plan and prepare task

Learning Activities Special Instructions/Resources

 Some electrical quantity


 Identifications and types of the si unit of the Refer to Information Sheet #1
electrical quantity with their ranges
 Relationships Between the Metric and the English
Systems

Answer Self-Check # 1 Compare your answers with Model Answer # 1

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Information
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
sheet # 1

LO 1: Plan and prepare task

Introduction
The solution to any practical mathematics problem entails a two-part answer. The first part
Represents the ―how many, or the amount, and is always a number. This amount or magnitude
is physically meaningless without the second part, which is the unit of the solution. In
General, a unit is fixed by definition and is independent of physical conditions. Some examples
of units are the volts, ampere, ohm, degree, meter, and so on. Each of these is physical unit,
which means that it is a subject of observation and measurement.
Take, for example, the statement 115 volts; the number 115 is the amount or magnitude, and the
Term volt is the physical unit that gives the amount its meaning. Such numbers as ―115 volts
are called the concrete numbers.
Unit of Electronics

Ampere – it is the basic units of current which is abbreviated by the letter “A”.

Current – it is the flow of electrons (movement of electrons) through a conductor in a given direction.

Electronic measuring instrument – portable (moveable) instruments used to measure electrical


quantities such as current, voltage, and resistance.

Ohmmeter - an electronic instrument used to measure resistance of a component or the whole circuit
connection states. The ohm (Ω) is the physical unit of resistance of a material.

The Siemen: it is the basic units of conductance.


The conductivity of a material is the ease with which it passes electrons. Conductivity and
Resistivity of a material are inversely related by the formula (G=1/R). The unit of conductance is
The Siemen. The symbol used for the Siemen is (S).

The Watt
The watt is the unit of power or the rate of doing work in an electrical circuit. The power
converted in an electrical circuit is 1 watt when energy is converted at the rate of 1 joule-per-
second.
The coulomb
The coulomb (Q) is the unit of electrical charge. One coulomb is a charge of 6.25 X 1018
electrons.
A flow of one coulomb past a point in one second is one ampere.

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The Hertz: it is the basic units of frequency which is abbreviated by “Hz”.
Frequency is the number of times an event occurs in a given period. In electrical circuits,
Frequency is usually given in cycle-per-second. By international agreement, the term Hertz (Hz)
has been adopted to mean cycle-per-second. F=1/T.
The Second
The standard unit of time is the second.
Ranges of Electrical Units
As we noted earlier, electronics is a science which uses very large and very small units, such as a
thousand-ohm resistor, a millionth-farad capacitor, a thousand million-cycles-per-second, and so
on. To save time in writing and speaking these terms, symbols have been universally adopted to
replace those most commonly used terms.

Ohmmeter scale - section of the ohmmeter where the value of the resistance is being indicated in the
form of division.

Range multiplier - a portion in the ohmmeter where the actual reading is multiplied by the range value

Resistance - the opposition to the flow of electrons.

Resistor - an electronic component that is used to offer opposition to current in an electrical circuit

Resistor color coding - a scheme to determine the value of resistors by color bands printed on their
bodies as code.

Test Probes - connectors connected to terminals of the VOM and component’s terminals or test
points in a circuit to be tested. They are oftentimes red and black in color

Tolerance - the fourth color in the 3-band color coding that indicates the percentage of deviation from
its color coded value.

Volt - basic unit of voltage which is abbreviated by the letter “V”.

Voltage - an electrical pressure that pushes for the current to flow with in a load through a conductor.

Zero-ohm adjuster - part of the ohmmeter that is used in adjusting the pointer of the ohmmeter to zero
before resistance measurements or continuity tests are made.

What is capacitor?

Capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical energy in the form of electrical charge.
It is made up of two close conductors (usually plates) that are separated by a dielectric material. The
two plates accumulate electric charge when connected to power source. One plate accumulates positive
charge and the other plates accumulate negative charge.

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Capacitance is the amount of electric charge that is stored in the capacitor at voltage of 1 volt. Its SI
unit (measured unit) is Farad “F”.

Table of the most


Common prefixes used
in Electronics
Prefix Symbol Digital numeric value Exponential Value
pico P 0.000000000001 -12
10
Nano N 0.000000001 -9
10
Micro µ 0.000001 -6
10
Milli m 0.001 -3
10
Kilo K 1000 3
10
Mega M 1000000 6
10
Giga G 1000000000 9
10
Tera T 1000000000000 12
10
Example 1
2, 000 ohms = 2 × 103 Ω = 2 kΩ
Or as it is spoken, 2 kilo ohms or 2 "k" ohms.

Example 2
0.000,000,01 farad = 0.01 × 10-6F = 0.01µF = 10 nF or 10,000 pF.

The English System of Measurement


12 inches = 1 foot
36 inches = 1 yard
3 feet = 1 yard

The SI Metric System of Measurement


The Most Common Metric Measurement of Length
A summary of the most commonly used metric measurements of length follow in below

1000 microns (µ) = 1 millimeter (mm)


10 millimeters = 1 centimeter (cm)
10 centimeters = 1 decimeter (dec)

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10 decimeters = 1 meter (m)
10 hectometers = 1 kilometers (km)

Relationships between the Metric and the English Systems


The most often used units of linear measurement in the metric system are the millimeter,
centimeter, meter, and kilometer. The relationship between these units and the units of the
English system are as follows:
25.4 millimeters = 1 inch (approximately)
2.54 centimeters = 1 inch (approximately)
1 meter = 39.37 inches (approximately)
The milligram, the gram, and the kilogram are the most often used units of mass (weight) in
The metric system. The relationship between these measurements and those of the English
system are as follows:
1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds (approximately)
In electronics, measurements may be specified in either the English system or the metric
System, and for this reason we must convert from one system to the other system of
measurement.

Example 3. How many kilograms does an 80 pound television set weigh? 1 kg = 2.205 lb.
Weight in kg = 2.205 kg/lb × 80 lb = 176.4 kg (Answer)
Example 4 how many inches are there in an antenna that has a length of 30 cm?
2.54 cm = 1 in.
Length in inch=30cm/2.54cm=11.81 inch.
Example 5 A football field measures 100 yards, what is the length in meters? (1 meter =
One yard = 36 inches, therefore 1 meter = 1.0936 yards.)
100 yards x 1.0936 meters/yard = 109.36 meters

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Self check # 1 Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation

LO 1: Plan and prepare task

Part -I: multiple Choose. Write the letter only.


1, which one is the SI unit of voltage

A. Ampere B. ohm C. volt D. all


2, __is the opposition of flow of electrical current

A. Resistance B. capacitance C. voltage D. all


3, __is the SI unit of electrical current

A. Ohm B. ampere C. volt D. none


4, __is an electronic instrument used to measure resistance of a component or the
entire circuit

A. Volt meter B. ammeter C.ohm meter D. none


5, __is the flow of electrons moving in a given direction

A. Voltage B. current C. resistance D. none


6, which one is not example of English System of Measurement from the following?

A. Meter B. yard C. pound D. inch


7, what is the basic SI units of frequency?

A. Ampere B, hertz C, volt D. Siemen


8, what is the basic SI units of conductance?

A. Ampere B, hertz C, volt D. Siemen


9, How many kilograms does an 60 pound television set weigh?

A. 121.4 kg B, 176.4 kg C,83.2 kg D, 132.3 kg


10, how many inches are there in an antenna that has a length of 30 cm?

A. 11.81 inch B, 1130 inch C, 30.18 inch D, 10.11 inch

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Answer
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
module

LO 1: Plan and prepare task

Part -I: multiple Choose


1, C 6, A
2, A 7, B
3, B 8, D
4, C 9, D
5, B 10, A

INSTRUCTION
SHEET # 2
LO 2 : Select Measuring Instrument

Welcome to the module “Perform Measurement and Calculation”

This learner’s guide was prepared to help you achieve the required competence in “Basic

Electrical/Electronic Equipment Servicing Level I”. This will be the source of

information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular occupation with minimum

supervision or help from your trainer.

Summary of Learning Outcomes


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After completing this learning guide, you should be able to:

LO2 select measurement and calculation

How to Use this TTLM

o Read through the Learning Guide carefully. It is divided into sections that cover
all the skills and knowledge that you need.
o Read Information Sheets and complete the Self-Check at the end of each section
to check your progress
o Read and make sure to Practice the activities in the Operation Sheets. Ask your
trainer to show you the correct way to do things or talk to more experienced
person for guidance.
o When you are ready, ask your trainer for institutional assessment and provide
you with feedback from your performance.

LEARNING
GUIDE # 2
LO 2 Select Measuring Instruments

Learning Activities Special Instructions/Resources

Object or component to be measured is identified

Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources Refer to Information Sheet #2

Appropriate measuring instrument is selected in line with job


requirements

Answer Self-Check # 2 Compare your answers with Model Answer # 2

Practical activity 1 Refer to Operation Sheet #1

Information
sheet # 2
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation

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LO 2: Variable
Select Measuring Resistor (Slide type)
Instrument

Precision

Resistors in band Variable Resistor (Rotary type)

The most commonly used electronic components in the field are known as resistors. Resistor is a
discrete component that offers opposition to the flow of current. Resistors have different types in
accordance with the material used like carbon-composition and the wire wound resistor. According to
construction, we have the fixed resistor and the variable resistor.

Resistors are very common and are the cheapest electronic components in the
market for so many years. Their features are so interesting and are very colorful. That’s why
resistors are very popular among students studying electronics.

One distinct feature of this resistance - giving component is the way its value is
determined. It uses a set of colors which follows a code for its assumed resistance expressed
in OHMS.

RESISTOR COLOR CODING CHART


COLORS 1ST BAND 2ND BAND MULTIPLIER TOLERANCE

BLACK ___ 0 1

BROWN 1 1 10

RED 2 2 102

ORANGE 3 3 103

YELLOW 4 4 104

GREEN 5 5 105

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BLUE 6 6 106

VIOLET 7 7 ____

____
GRAY 8 8

____
WHITE 9 9

____ _____
GOLD 0.1 ± 5%

SILVER ____ _____ 0.01 ± 10 %

NO COLOR ____ ____ ____ ± 20%

EXAMPLE:

1. BROWN - BLACK - BROWN - GOLD

/ / / /

1 0 X 10 ± 5% = 10 X 10±5% = 100 OHMS ± 5%

2. Yellow – Violet – Yellow - Silver

4 7 10000 ± 10% 47 x 10000 = 470,000 Ohms ± 10% = 470K ohms ±10%

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TypicalExample onHowtoCalculatethe Resistor Color Codes

Readingfrom lefttoright,thefirstbandclosetotheedgegivesthefirstdigitinthe numerical


value ofR.The nextbandmarksthe seconddigit.The third band is the decimal
multiplier, which gives the number of zeros after the two digits.

The firstband isred for2 and the nextband isvioletfor7.The red multiplierin the third
bandmeansadd twozeroes to 27.The resultcan be illustrated as follows:

Therefore,thisRvalueis2700Ωwithtolerance+5%theresistortolerancemeans the
amount bywhich the actualR canbedifferentfrom the colour-coded value. For
instance,thealoneresistorvalue2700Ωresistorwith +5percenttolerancecanhave
resistance 5percentabove orbelow the coded value.

ThisR,therefore,isbetween 2565Ωand2835Ω.The calculationsare as follows:

5 percentof2700 is0.05 x2700 =135

For+5 percent,the valueis2700 +135 =2835 Ω

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For-5 percent,the value is 2700-135 =2565 Ω

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Self check # 2 Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation

LO 2: Select Measuring Instruments

Part -I: multiple Choose. Write the letter only.

1, what is the value of a resistor with the following colors: Green - Black- orange - Gold?

A, 500 Ohms ± 5% C) 50K ohms ± 5%

B, 5K Ohms ± 5% D) 500 K Ohms ± 5%

2, what is the color of the tolerance representing ± 5%?

A, Gold B) Black C) Orange D) Silver

3, 5 in the second band of the resistor color coding means

A, Brown B) Green C) Red D) Yellow

4, which component is a discrete type?

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A, Power IC B) Regulator IC C) Resistor D) Digital IC

5, Resistor is a component that resists the flow of _____________.

A, Current B) Capacitance C) Power D) Voltage

Answer
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
module

LO 2: Select Measuring Instrument

Part -I: multiple Choose:


1, C 2, A 3, B 4, C 5, A .
Operation
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
sheet #1

LO 2: Select Measuring Instrument


Resistor Tabulation Form
1st band 2nd band 3rdband Coded Over-all
multiplier Value
Color/value value Tolerance
Color/value

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6

10

INSTRUCTION
SHEET # 3
LO 3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Welcome to the module “Perform Measurement and Calculation”

This learner’s guide was prepared to help you achieve the required competence in

“Basic Electrical/Electronic Equipment Servicing Level I”. This will be the

source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular

occupation with minimum supervision or help from your trainer.


Summary of Learning Outcomes
After completing this learning guide, you should be able to:

LO3 Carry Out measurement and Calculation

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How to Use this TTLM

o Read through the Learning Guide carefully. It is divided into sections that
cover all the skills and knowledge that you need.
o Read Information Sheets and complete the Self-Check at the end of each
section to check your progress
o Read and make sure to Practice the activities in the Operation Sheets. Ask
your trainer to show you the correct way to do things or talk to more
experienced person for guidance.
o When you are ready, ask your trainer for institutional assessment and
provide you with feedback from your performance.

LEARNING
GUIDE # 3
LO 3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Learning Activities Special Instructions/Resources

Appropriate measuring instruments are selected to achieve required


outcome.
Refer to Information Sheet #3
Accurate measurements are obtained for job specifications.

Calculations needed to complete work task are performed using four


fundamental operations.

Instruments are read to the limit accuracy of the tool.

Answer Self-Check # 3 Compare your answers with Model Answer # 3

Practical activity 2 Refer to Operation Sheet #2

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Information Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
sheet # 3

LO 3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Resistor color coded value is not absolute. The real resistance of the resistor is sometimes lower
or higher than its color coded value but not to exceed its tolerance level.

Tolerance is the limit on how far the real value of the resistor can deviate from its color coded
value. It can be more or less but subjected to a tolerable limit.

In the color coding chart there is a column for tolerance. Color gold is + or – 5%,
silver is + or – 10 %, and the no color means + or – 20%.

Procedure in interpreting the tolerance of resistor

1. Identify the tolerance color of the resistor being analyzed. Assuming the color is
gold which has a value of + or – 5%.
2. Convert the percentage into its decimal equivalent. 5% is equivalent to .05
3. Compute for the percentage of the color coded value. Assuming that the color
coded value is 100 ohms ± 5%. So 100 x .05 = 5

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4. For the + side, add 5 to the color coded value of 100.
100 + 5= 105 ohms

That is the maximum deviation for that resistor. Beyond that, the resistor will not be fitted for
the circuit which requires such tolerance.

5. For the – side, deduct 5 from the color coded value of 100.

100 – 5 = 95 ohms

That will be the minimum deviation for that particular resistor. Far beyond that
the resistor will be considered to be defective.

Finally the value of the resistor with colors brown- black- brown – gold is 100 ohms with a deviation of
+5 or -5. (95 ohms -105 ohms).

Resistor color coding gives us the color coded value of a given resistor as well as the
maximum and minimum value as dictated by the tolerance but the actual resistance is still
unknown to us. The actual value of the resistor and the recorded data will confirm the status
of the resistor whether good or defective.

OHMMETER

Ohmmeter is a measuring instrument used to determine the resistance of a component or


equipment. This instrument is a great help in knowing the actual resistance of the resistors
we use in the two operation sheets.

The commonly used ohmmeter in electro-electrical laboratories now nowadays is


embedded in a multi-function testing instrument called the (Volt-Ohm-Milli ammeter ) VOM.
For this discussion the VOM will be used but confined only to the ohmmeter section.

Parts of an Ohmmeter

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Pointer

Pointer. It is the most important part of the ohmmeter. It indicates the value of electrical quantity that
has been measured.

Ohmmeter Scale- Nonlinear scale where reading of the resistance is based. It is usually found in the
uppermost part of the VOM

Range Multiplier- The portion of the ohmmeter where the actual reading is being multiplied.

Zero Ohm Adjustment – It is the portion of the ohmmeter where it is adjusted when the pointer of the
ohmmeter fails to point to zero.

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ZERO OHM ADJUST

Test Probe- Serves as the input portion of the ohmmeter. Red test probe becomes positive in
some instances, while the black one is negative.

Test Probes

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO INTERPRET RESISTANCE READING IN AN OHM METER:

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An ohmmeter scale is nonlinear which means the value of one line or
calibration may not be true to other lines. It is therefore proper to assign
values to every line for proper and accurate interpretation.

As shown in the illustration, the scale can be divided into eight areas where individual
treatment has to be made. Several mathematical computations will be involved to
show the manner how values of individual

lines are resolved.

The areas involved are 0- 2, 2-10, 10 -20, 20-50, 50 – 100, 100- 200,

200 – 300, 300 – 500.

Value of 1calibration = line distance / total calibrations involved

For 0- 2:
Line distance = 2

Total no. of cal = 10

Value of 1 line =2/10 = 0.2

For 2-10:
Line Distance = 8

Total no. of cal = 16

Value of 1line = 8/16 = 0.5

For 10-20:
Line Distance = 10

Total no. of cal = 10

Value of 1line= 10 /10 = 1

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For 20 -50:
Line Distance = 30

Total no. of cal = 15

Value of 1 line = 30/15 = 2.0

For 50-100:
Line Distance = 50

Total no. of cal = 10

Value of 1 line = 50/10 = 5.0

For 100 – 200:


Line Distance = 100

Total no. of cal = 5

Value of 1 line = 100/5 = 20

For 200-300:
Line Distance= 100

Total no. of lines = 2

Value of 1 line =100/2 = 50

For 300–500:
Line Distance = 200

Total no. of cal= 2

Value of 1 line = 200/2 = 100

2. Identify the appropriate range multiplier to be used Range multiplier is from R X 1,


R X 10, R X 100, R X 1K, and R X 10K.

3. Connect the metallic part of the test probes and take note if the pointer points at
zero. If not, adjust the zero ohm adjustment to zero.

Make the necessary resistance measurements

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Self check # 3 Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation

LO3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Part -I: multiple Choose. Write the letter only.


1. What is the minimum resistance of a 100 ohm resistor with 10% tolerance?

A) 90 ohms C) 190 ohms

B) 190 ohms D) 210 ohms

2. What is the maximum value of a 220 ohm resistor with a + 10% tolerance?

A) 230ohms C) 224 ohms

B) 242 ohms D) 236 ohms

3. What is 10% of 220?

A) 210 C) 22

B) 2.2 D) 11

4. What is the decimal equivalent of 5%?

A) .01 C) 1.0

B) .05 D) 10

5. The band in the color coding scheme that permits the value to deviate to a certain extent?

A) Multiplier C) Limitation

B) Body color D) Tolerance

6 What is the instrument that is used to measure resistance?


A) Ammeter C) Voltmeter

B) Ohmmeter D) Wattmeter

7. From what part of the ohmmeter do you derive resistance reading?


A, Range Multiplier B) Test Probes

C) Reading Scale D) Pointer

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8, What is the lowest range multiplier in an ohmmeter?
A, RX 1 C) R X 100

B, R X 10 D) R X 1K

9. The reading scale of the ohmmeter is of what type?


A,Horizontal C) Nonlinear

B, Linear D) Vertical

10. In what instrument can you find the ohmmeter?


A, Ammeter C) DMM

B, Tube tester D) VOM

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Operation
Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
sheet #2

LO 3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Objective: To compute for the tolerance ceiling of carbon resistors.

Materials: 10pcs. Carbon resistors Paper and pencil

Procedure:

1. Arrange resistors as done in the first operation.


2. Identify the tolerance color and record them in the resistor
tabulation sheet.
3. Compute for the maximum value of the + tolerance. 4. Compute
for the maximum value of the – tolerance. RESISTOR
TABULATION SHEET

Coded Maximum Minimum


value value value
Colors Tolerance

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INSTRUCTION
SHEET #

LO4 maintain measuring instruments

Welcomes to the module “perform measurement and calculation”. This learner’s guide was
prepared to help you achieve the required competence in “basic electrical /electronic
equipment servicing Level I”. This will be the source of information for you to acquire
knowledge and skills in this particular occupation with minimum supervision or help from your
trainer.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

After completing this learning guide, you should be able to:

LO4 maintain measuring instruments

How to Use this TTLM

o Read through the Learning Guide carefully. It is divided into sections that cover
all the skills and knowledge that you need.
o Read Information Sheets and complete the Self-Check at the end of each section
to check your progress
o Read and make sure to Practice the activities in the Operation Sheets. Ask your
trainer to show you the correct way to do things or talk to more experienced
person for guidance.
o When you are ready, ask your trainer for institutional assessment and provide
you with feedback from your performance.
LEARNING
GUIDE # 4
LO 3: maintain measuring instruments

Learning Activities Special Instructions/Resources

Measuring instruments are not dropped to avoid damage.

Measuring instruments are cleaned before and after using. Refer to Information Sheet #4
Proper storage of instruments is undertaken according to the
manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating procedure.

Answer Self-Check # 4 Compare your answers with Model Answer # 4

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Information Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation
sheet # 4

LO 4: maintain measuring instruments


Measuring instruments in electronics are confined only to analog testers and
sometimes digital millimeter. Either way the maintenance of these instruments is a
priority in all electronics laboratory rooms.

Electronic Measuring Instruments

Aside from hand tools, measuring instruments are also needed for more accurate
and quality output. In this connection, three of the most used instruments are
presented here for you to be familiar with their uses and the proper way of
maintaining them

Volt-Ohm-Millimeter. It is equipment that combines three functions: as a voltmeter that measures


both ac and dc voltages; an ohmmeter that measures resistance; and

Milli ameter that measures small amount of dc current. As safety precautions in the maintenance of
this instrument, the following should be observed:

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VOLT – OHM - Millimeter

• Always rest the function switch at 250V AC, if an OFF position is not available in
the instrument.

• For current and voltage measurements, always set the function switch in the
correct setting which is a little higher than the expected current or voltage
present in the circuit.

•Place the instrument in a cool dry place, away from any magnetic devices, and
free from vibrations.

Oscilloscope. An oscilloscope (commonly abbreviated CRO, for cathode-ray oscilloscope, or

scope) is a piece of equipment that allows signal voltages to be viewed, scope usually as a
two-dimensional graph of one or more electrical potential differences(vertical axis) plotted
as a function of time or of some other voltage (horizontal axis).

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OSCILLOSCOPE

Signal generator. A signal generator is a device which produces simple waveforms.

SIGNAL GENERATOR

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Such devices contain an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable of creating a
repetitive waveform. These are typically used in simple electronics repair and design; where
they are used to stimulate a circuit under test.

Oscilloscope and signal generator should be given regular checkup for at least once a
week by connecting them to the power line. This will help prevent their components from
having moisture that might cause trouble in their circuits.

In any activity involving skills, it is a standard procedure that you must always use the right
tool or equipment properly that would fit in a particular task. In spite of this reminder or
caution, some students abuse the use of tools and still practice the following common

Self check # 3 Unit of Competence Perform Measurement and Calculation

LO3: Carry Out measurement and Calculation

Part -I: multiple Choose. Write the letter only

1. What is the instrument that serves as 3 measuring instruments in one?

A) Audio Generator C) Signal Generator

B) Oscilloscope D) VOM

2. What is a device which produces simple wave forms?


A) Audio Amplifier C) Signal tracer

B) VOM D) Signal Generator

3. Where is the function switch rested if an off position is not available in the VOM?
A) 10VDC C) !00 VAC

B) 50 VAC D) 250 VAC

4. Place instruments in a cool dry place and away from any ____________ devices.
A) Other instruments C) Magnetic devices

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B) Audio amplifiers D) Digital sources

5. What measuring instrument should be given regular checkup by connecting them to


power line?
A) Capacitor Tester C) Oscilloscope

B) DMM D) VOM

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Performance Test.

Learner's Name Date

Competency: Test Attempt


2nd

Directions: OVERALL EVALUATION

CALL TEACHER and ask him Level


Achieved PERFORMANCE LEVELS
/ her to assess your performance
in the following critical task using
4 - Can perform this skill without supervision and with
the
initiative and adaptability to problem situations.
performance criteria below

You will be rated based on the 3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without
overall evaluation on the right assistance or supervision.
side.
2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires
some assistance and/or supervision.

1 - Can perform parts of this skill satisfactorily, but


requires considerable assistance and/or supervision.

Teacher will initial level achieved.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For acceptable achievement, all items should receive a "Yes" or "N/A" Yes No N/A
response.

1. Can recite the colors of the color coding chart in order without looking at
the chart.

2. Can identify the first color of the carbon resistor.

3. Can interpret equivalent numerical value of each color in the chart

4. Can calculate the color coded value of the resistor.

5. Can give the over-all value of the resistor after calculation.

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